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  1. MamaJ

    Was this a seizure? what now?

    No, they are not related. We feed Oxbow hay and oxbow deluxe chinchilla pellets. He ended up seizing for over an hour, it looked different than what I had seen from my other boy. During these seizures, he seemed to lose balance, I saw him twitch and move his paw in weird positions. He toppled...
  2. MamaJ

    Was this a seizure? what now?

    I followed the advice given here and started giving half a shredded Wheaty or half a raisin before playtime for the blood sugar. Nothing had happened since but just a few minutes ago my OTHER chin boy had the same kind of episode. Now of course I am concerned it's something contagious. I am a...
  3. MamaJ

    Was this a seizure? what now?

    D'oh, just found it
  4. MamaJ

    Was this a seizure? what now?

    Thanks so much! Thankfully I've never had to take my guys to the vet, but still had some bookmarked in case of emergency....unfortunately it's on my old computer. I know there used to be a list of vets by state on here - can somebody point me to the right place? Can't seem to find it.
  5. MamaJ

    Was this a seizure? what now?

    This happened for the second time today. I was hoping it was just a one off odd occurrence....but now again, 2 months after the first incident. I have been following the advice in regards to the shredded wheat right before playtime and it's been fine. Both times happened during play time but...
  6. MamaJ

    Was this a seizure? what now?

    I was just giving my two chinchillas their usual evening out of cage playtime when I noticed my one guy, Spookie was laying on his side having "spasms" for lack of a better term. The movements were slow and he seemed out of it, his eyes were closed. I was very scared, gently picked him up and...
  7. MamaJ

    Unusual behavior, possible no longer getting along

    Maybe I should be more clear. I saw a couple of things that were "red flags" to me personally, but I am by far not as knowledgeable as some of the folks on here, so I was hoping to get a take on their behavior. Also, I am not sure how to determine who is bullying who (again, if this in fact...
  8. MamaJ

    Unusual behavior, possible no longer getting along

    I am not really worried about why they are fighting...could be a million things. I guess I was more wondering about whether this is 'normal" behavior or considered fighting. I am curious as to who is the bully. I will get my second cage ready.
  9. MamaJ

    Unusual behavior, possible no longer getting along

    Shoe is about 2 years old and Spookie is a little less than 1.5 years. They have been happily together since Spookie was 11 weeks old. About 4 days ago I noticed a behavior change in my 2 boys. They seem to have scuffles during playtime, Spookie will usually approach Shoe, sniff him (nose to...
  10. MamaJ

    soft poop when feeding pellets

    Ok. Somebody on here had advised that I pull pellets and just stick to hay and water. I am getting a little confused on what is best. I guess I will put pellets back, get a new tunnel and different kinds of hay. I made an appointment with a vet for Thursday evening. I hope it gets resolved...
  11. MamaJ

    soft poop when feeding pellets

    It would be possible for sure, I do have an extra cage, but I know it is Mr. Shoe who is having the issue. During playtime I have tracked their poops (yeah...i know :) ) . Spooky is normal and Mr. Shoe is definitely the one with the soft poop problem. I also see Spooky eating hay, whereas I...
  12. MamaJ

    soft poop when feeding pellets

    right, I am worried that something else is going on. However, I do find it interesting that when I pull food and just offer hay and filtered water, the poops immediately are normal and as soon as pellets are introduced they get squishy. I am kind of thinking that Mr. Shoe isn't eating enough (or...
  13. MamaJ

    soft poop when feeding pellets

    I should add that they seemingly ate a lot of the pellets. I realize that eating that many pellets and hardly any hay isn't good - I am just not sure as to how to change it. I have taken food out at night and just fed them during playtime and left them with hay and water, but in the long...
  14. MamaJ

    soft poop when feeding pellets

    Was so happy, I put just the new food in last night, checked on them in the morning and late afternoon and saw a cage full of good looking, healthy poops. Just now, about 4 hours later I went down to clean and change liners and there are wet, very squishy poops again (no smell now though). I am...
  15. MamaJ

    soft poop when feeding pellets

    Good point :)
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